Is The Real Housewives of Atlanta heading for trouble?
After a few sluggish seasons, The Real Housewives of Atlanta needed a full-on rebirth. And on paper, Season 16 had everything lined up: the return of fan-favorite Porsha Williams, a refreshed cast, and a promise to return to the franchise’s golden roots. This is supposed to be the redemption arc!
But instead? It’s turning into one of the most chaotic seasons yet.
👋 Kenya Moore: Full-Time to Fully Suspended?
When filming started, Kenya Moore was set to be a full-time Housewife, and it definitely looked like it in the early episodes. But her on-screen clash with new cast member Brittany “Britt” Eady, which included some wild moments, ultimately led to Kenya’s suspension from filming and her vanishing from multiple episodes.
Was it deserved? The fanbase is split. Some argue Kenya crossed a line. Others point out that Britt made shady remarks too, and wasn’t exactly innocent. Those remarks were strong, to put it mildly. Either way, Bravo pulled the plug (at least for now), and Kenya’s absence left a massive hole in the show’s energy.
🐍 Phaedra Parks Is Back… But Why Now?
Enter: Phaedra Parks. Yes, the one many still haven’t forgiven for her Season 9 fallout. Her return came out of nowhere, and not only did she get a full tagline and intro… she showed up with only a few episodes left in the season. What is even happening?!
It feels like Bravo threw her in as a Hail Mary, especially since ratings have dipped to historic lows on Peacock. Maybe they were hoping for a jolt of nostalgia. Maybe they were desperate. Either way, the timing is weird, and fan reactions are very mixed.
📉 Ratings Slide & Viewer Backlash
According to earlier reports, the episode featuring Phaedra’s return had a steep drop in viewership. Add in the rumblings of a Kenya fan-led boycott, and it’s clear that all is not well in Atlanta!
While some still love Phaedra and see her as Bravo royalty – I mean she’s been on Ultimate Girls Trip, The Traitors, Married to Medicine, and now back on RHOA – others haven’t moved on from her Season 9 scandal. It’s… let’s say, complicated.
And let’s not forget: even with Shamea Morton doing her best to carry the season, and Phaedra in play, there is still no replacement for NeNe Leakes. And that void? It’s obvious. It’s been obvious for years.
💭 So… What Happens in Season 17?
Want my thoughts? I’m going to give them to you anyway 😂
RHOA feels like it’s in identity crisis mode. Kenya’s departure, Phaedra’s re-entry, and a ratings collapse paint a murky picture for Season 17. I hope not. This is ATLANTA, we must step it up!
• Can the franchise recover?
• Was bringing Phaedra back a lifeline or a mistake?
• Is there anyone out there who can fill the NeNe-sized hole in the cast?
Whatever Bravo’s plan is next, they better act fast, because this so-called redemption season is teetering on the edge of blah.
Please leave me many little thoughts and comments below so I feel important! 👇
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– Tyler
3 Responses
🍑 yes Ty, We need Kenya + Phaedra, Porsha, Shamea and the rest can go.
Haven’t watched this in so long. This season has been decent.
could be better but yes